N & C Panis

Château de Ségriès

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 2012

C inky; N red raspberry, oak; T black cherry, red raspberry, earthy, firm and tannic — 11 years ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

1982 Imperial. How do you spell p e r f e c t i o n? First biggie of 5! — 11 years ago

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Côte Bonneville

DuBrul Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

C: straw, lemon. N: lemon, crisp and light. P: entry light, slightly viscous, mid tart pink grapefruit, finish long and a little hot — 11 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussanne 2006

A)Clean, Deep Gold, developed. N) clean, med p int, developing aromas, waxy, ripe spicy apples, ripe pineapple. P) dry, high int, med p acid, med p body, long fin, high alc. Melon, waxy, ripe stone fruit, apples, pineapples, baking spice, blended with a seamless viscous-honey tying all together. C) Absolutely wonderful. — 12 years ago

Selby

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2013

C-yellow, N- oak? Pear, green grape, t-savory, soft , acidic bite aftertaste , dry, would taste well with a white creamy sauce, nice grilled tilapia — 11 years ago

Thomas Fogarty

Fat Buck Ridge Vineyard Syrah 2009

C inky, violet, opaque; N sweet, dates, oak; T date, blueberry, subtle raspberries, cocoa, slight sweetness comes through but balanced by acidity; enjoyed with Castiglia's Pizza; one of the best — 11 years ago

Meghan Mason
with Meghan

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2004

A) Clean, tawny rim ruby core showing some signs of development. N) clean, med p int upon opening of oak and sur bois, red fruit compote, with elevated alcohol notes. P) clean, med p int, med body, med p tannin, med p acid, med p length, developed red fruits, oak, spice C) in a nice spot, alcohol is a touch high. — 12 years ago

Piccheti

Pavone Cabernet Franc Merlot

C inky red; N oaky leather, wood workshop, fresh cut dry wood; T cherry, berry, chocolate hints, leather, tobacco — 11 years ago

Meghan Mason
with Meghan

Hacienda Lopez de Haro (Bodega Classica)

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

C ruby; N smokey, earthy, stone fruit; T spice, smoke, stone fruit, mushroom, smooth, balanced tannins, yeasty fruit aftertaste, opened up after half hour — 11 years ago